Nursing home residents participate in Golden Olympics

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Posted Oct. 6, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Posted Oct. 6, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Wayne, N.Y.

PALMYRA — Not even the rain deterred area health care facilities residents from participating in the 22nd Finger Lakes Golden Olympics held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Palmyra on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Over 100 people from four area facilities participated: the Golden Gang from Clifton Springs Nursing Home, DeMay Dazzlers from DeMay Living Center, VA Elite from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Young at Heart from Wayne County Nursing Home.

The event started out with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. by Wayne County Fair President Pam Ferranti, a reading of the County Proclamation by Town Palmyra Supervisor Ken Miller, a few words from Assemblyman Bob Oaks, “God Bless America” from the staff and residents of Wayne County Nursing Home, Olympic Oath by Mayor Chris Piccola, a song by Beth Whitbeck entitled “Let the Golden Games Begin”, and an invocation by Deacon Jim Fitch. Following the ceremony, residents and volunteers enjoyed a nice lunch which consisted of hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, potato salad, macaroni salad, ice cream and beverages.